Thoroughbred Racing Heats Up: Melbourne Cup, Fasig-Tipton Auction, and Belmont at the Big A Highlight Week Ahead
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The excitement of the Breeders’ Cup may have subsided, but the thoroughbred racing calendar shows no signs of slowing down. This week features a diverse lineup of events, from international competition with Australia’s Melbourne Cup to a high-stakes horse auction and continued coverage of North American tracks.
Melbourne Cup on FS2
The highlight of the week is the Melbourne Cup from Australia. The race will air live on FS2 on Monday evening, November 3, from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET. A senior official stated that bringing international racing to a wider audience is a key priority for the network.
“Night of the Stars!” Live from Fasig-Tipton
Also on Monday, November 3, america’s Best Racing (ABR) will host “Night of the Stars! Live Show” from Fasig-Tipton’s auction house in lexington, Kentucky. Building on the success of their livestream at Fasig-Tipton’s Saratoga select yearling sale last summer, ABR promises another action-packed broadcast. The show, sponsored by Haygard Equine Medical Institute, will feature talented horses, including broodmare prospects fresh off the Breeders’ Cup circuit, going through the auction ring.
The livestream, beginning at 6 p.m. ET, will be hosted by Dan Tordjman, Rachel miller, and Ren Carothers, with on-site reporting from alexa Zepp and appearances from special guests. Viewers can tune in on ABR’s Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube channels:
During the livestream, Matt DeSantis from NYRA will provide insights into the Melbourne Cup.
Belmont at the Big A and Continued Track Coverage
From Thursday, November 6, through Sunday, November 9, NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” will deliver action from Belmont at the Big A, airing on FOX Sports. Specific channel and time details will be released shortly.
FanDuel TV will continue its complete coverage, expanding beyond the Breeders’ Cup to include the Bing Crosby meet at a southern California track, as well as races from Churchill downs, Gulfstream Park, and Woodbine.
For those seeking even broader coverage,Racetrack Television network (RTN) offers horse racing from tracks around the globe. RTN is available via livestream on computers, tablets, and smartphones, as well as through DISH Network, Amazon Fire, and Roku.
Stakes Race Schedule – November 8
The following stakes races are scheduled for November 8:
- Hill Prince Stakes – TBA – FS2
- Long Island Stakes – TBA – FS2
- Mother Goose Stakes – TBA – FS2
- River City Stakes – 5:55 p.m. ET – fanduel TV
- Maple Leaf Stakes – TBA – FanDuel TV
- Bessarabian Stakes – TBA – FanDuel TV
- HPIbet Autumn Stakes – TBA – FanDuel TV
The week promises a full schedule for racing enthusiasts, demonstrating the enduring appeal of thoroughbred racing both domestically and internationally..
